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PLN250040 - GILL JAGROOP S TR
Administrative hearing to consider modifications to an existing 2,884 square foot one-story single-family dwelling, including construction of a 357 square foot second-story addition, 363 square feet of second-story terraces, a 140 square foot porch, a 480 square foot patio, and associated site improvements. The project also includes reducing the front setback by 3 feet or 10 percent.
Project Location: 1483 Padre Lane, Pebble Beach
Proposed CEQA action: Find that the project qualifies for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301, and there are no exceptions pursuant to section 15300.2.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the Chief of Planning adopt a resolution to:
a. Find that the project qualifies for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301, and there are no exceptions pursuant to section 15300.2; and
b. Approve a Coastal Administrative Permit and Design Approval to allow modifications to an existing 2,884 square foot one-story single-family dwelling, including construction of a 357 square foot second-story addition, 363 square feet of second-story terraces, a 140 square foot porch, a 480 square foot patio, and associated site improvements; and a Coastal Administrative Permit to reduce the front setback by 10 percent.
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit A). Staff recommends approval subject to 8 conditions of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Agent: Jason Diaz
Property Owner: Jay Gill
APN: 008-441-017-000
Parcel Size: 0.42 acres (18,517 square feet)
Zoning: Low Density Residential with a density of 1.5 acres per 1 unit and a Design Control Overlay (Coastal Zone) or “LDR/1.5-D(CZ)”
Plan Area: Del Monte Forest Land Use Plan
Flagged and Staked: Yes
Project Planner: Kayla Nelson, Associate Planner
nelsonk@countyofmonterey.gov, (831) 796-6408
SUMMARY
Staff is recommending approval of a Coastal Administrative Permit and Design Approval subject to the findings and evidence in the attached Resolution (see Exhibit A), and subject to the conditions of approval attached to the Resolution. Please read these carefully and contact the planner if you have any questions. Unless otherwise noted in the conditions, the applicant will be required to satisfy all permit conditions prior to the issuance of a building/grading permits and/or commencement of the approved use.
On October 1, 2025, an administrative decision will be made. A public notice has been distributed for this project. The deadline for submittal of written comments in opposition to the project, its findings, or conditions, based on a substantive issue, is 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. The permit will be administratively approved the following day if we do not receive any written comments by the deadline. You will receive a copy of your approved permit in the mail. We will notify you as soon as possible in the event that we receive correspondence in opposition to your project or if the application is referred to a public hearing.
Note: This project will be referred to the Monterey County Zoning Administrator if a public hearing is necessary. The decision on this project is appealable to the Board of Supervisors and the California Coastal Commission.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
The following agencies have reviewed the project, have comments, and/or have recommended conditions:
HCD - Engineering Services
Environmental Health Bureau
HCD - Environmental Services
Pebble Beach Community Services District
Prepared by: Kayla Nelson, Associate Planner, x6408
Reviewed and Approved by: Fionna Jensen, Principal Planner
The following attachments are on file with HCD:
Exhibit A - Draft Resolution including:
• Recommended Conditions of Approval
• Site Plans, Floor Plans and Elevations
• Colors and Materials
Exhibit B - Vicinity Map
cc: Front Counter Copy; Pebble Beach Community Services District; HCD-Environmental Services; HCD-Engineering Services; Environmental Health Bureau; Kayla Nelson, Planner; Fionna Jensen, Principal Planner; Jay Gill, Property Owners; Jason Diaz, Agent; The Open Monterey Project; LandWatch (Executive Director); Lozeau Drury LLP; Christina McGinnis, Keep Big Sur Wild; Planning File PLN250040